What is SUCCIMER used for?

SUCCIMER (brand name Chemet) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects of SUCCIMER?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for SUCCIMER. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is SUCCIMER the same as Chemet?

Chemet is a brand name for SUCCIMER. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

SUCCIMER

Q: How does SUCCIMER work?

SUCCIMER works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Succimer is a lead chelator; it forms water soluble chelates and, consequently, increases the urinary excretion of lead..

Other

Brand names: Chemet

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Succimer is a lead chelator; it forms water soluble chelates and, consequently, increases the urinary excretion of lead.

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CHEMET is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to succimer. Reactions have included mucocutaneous vesicular eruptions
• urticaria
• and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to succimer. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity and dermatologic reactions: Interrupt treatment if rash or mucocutaneous vesicular eruptions occur
Only rechallenge patients who developed neutropenia with CHEMET therapy if the benefit clearly outweighs the potential risk

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Joint Pain

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

1-10%

Weight Gain

1-10%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Weakness

0.1-1%

Back Pain

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → SUCCIMER openFDA label JSON → SUCCIMER FAERS adverse-event reports → SUCCIMER ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of SUCCIMER

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral